The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) have released monthly motor fuels prices for May of this year, and the numbers remain discouraging.
Amid ongoing supply issues, the average price for regular gasoline was up another 9.2% from April this year and a shocking 42.2% from May of 2025.
The New England region again saw the largest increase in the average price for regular gasoline year-over-year change with a 49.6% jump to $4.45. The Midwest rose 45.7% to $4.39/gallon while the Gulf Coast and Central Atlantic regions both rose 44.5% to $3.95/ and $4.49/gallon, respectively.
The West Coast region rose “only” 32.2%, but finished May at well over $5/gallon, $5.59.
And there doesn’t appear to be any relief.
The average price for diesel no. 2 was $5.60 in May 2026, up only 1.8% from April of this year, abut up a whopping 60.0% from May of last year.
As noted, with no sign of relief in sight, the news will only likely be worse in next month’s report.
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Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.
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May fuels prices continue climb: BTS
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) have released monthly motor fuels prices for May of this year, and the numbers remain discouraging.
Amid ongoing supply issues, the average price for regular gasoline was up another 9.2% from April this year and a shocking 42.2% from May of 2025.
The New England region again saw the largest increase in the average price for regular gasoline year-over-year change with a 49.6% jump to $4.45. The Midwest rose 45.7% to $4.39/gallon while the Gulf Coast and Central Atlantic regions both rose 44.5% to $3.95/ and $4.49/gallon, respectively.
The West Coast region rose “only” 32.2%, but finished May at well over $5/gallon, $5.59.
And there doesn’t appear to be any relief.
The average price for diesel no. 2 was $5.60 in May 2026, up only 1.8% from April of this year, abut up a whopping 60.0% from May of last year.
As noted, with no sign of relief in sight, the news will only likely be worse in next month’s report.
There is much more to be seen at the BTS website here.
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The material on these pages is provided for information sharing purposes only and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business, nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.
Remember — only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.
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